Status:
COMPLETED
Foot Reflexology and Abdominal Massage
Lead Sponsor:
Karadeniz Technical University
Conditions:
Constipation
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
to determine and compare the effects of foot reflexology and abdominal massage applied to elderly individuals on constipation
Detailed Description
This randomized controlled study examined the effects of foot reflexology and abdominal massage on constipation in 90 elderly individuals from three nursing homes. Participants were divided into three...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Being 65 years or older Having no movement restrictions Not using pharmacological laxatives Being diagnosed with constipation according to the ROMA IV criteria Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
Exclusion
- Individuals having a condition that prevents cognitive, affective and verbal communication Having a disorder related to the nervous system and circulatory system Having an injection applied to the abdominal region during the application process Having a systematic disorder related to the GIS (diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, fecal impaction, incontinence, etc.) Having physiological and structural disorders that may prevent evacuation in the anus region (rectal fissure, etc.) Having any negativity in the sensory function examination test performed with a sharp-blunt hard object on the sole of the foot and abdomen Having any physiological and structural disorders related to the foot/sole of the foot
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 19 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
90 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06875349
Start Date
January 1 2024
End Date
February 19 2025
Last Update
March 13 2025
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Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)